Screen cracked? Hard drive failing? Mac stuck in a boot loop? We fix MacBook Pro A1708 models — 2016 and 2017 — at our Somerville shop. $75 diagnostic credited toward your repair. No appointment needed.
We specialize in the three most common A1708 failure points. Every repair starts with a $75 diagnostic — credited to your bill when you move forward.
Cracked glass, backlight failure, "flexgate" display cable issues, no-image-but-computer-runs — we diagnose the exact fault and replace with the correct Retina panel for the A1708.
$180–$250Failing SSD, clicking sounds, drive not recognized, macOS refusing to load from disk — we replace your storage with a compatible unit and migrate your data when possible.
Visit Us for Free EstimateBoot loops, kernel panics, login failures, slow macOS, failed updates, malware, and startup disk errors — we audit your software environment and fix it at the root, not just a band-aid reformat.
From $75 DiagnosticNote on batteries: We do not currently offer battery replacement for the A1708 model. If battery is your primary concern, we're happy to diagnose the system and advise on next steps.
The A1708 covers the 13-inch MacBook Pro Function Keys models from 2016 and 2017. No Touch Bar. All supported at our Somerville shop.
Late 2016, 13-inch
Mid 2017, 13-inch
No Touch Bar / No T2 chip
Call us — we'll ID your model from the serial number
Real customers, real repairs — from Somerset County and across Central NJ.
"Brought in my 2017 MacBook Pro — it wouldn't boot past the Apple logo. Dave's diagnosed it same day, found a corrupt macOS installation, and had it back to me by the next morning. Didn't lose a single file."
"The screen on my MacBook Pro just stopped showing anything — could still hear startup sounds. Dave's identified it as a display cable issue and replaced the screen for a fair price. Fast turnaround, honest shop."
"My MacBook's drive was failing and I was terrified I'd lose everything. Dave's recovered my data AND replaced the SSD. They kept me updated every step of the way. Won't go anywhere else."
One shop, no franchises. If you've been searching "MacBook Pro repair near me" from a Somerset County ZIP code, you're probably 15–25 minutes away.
Dave's Computers sits in downtown Somerville on North Bridge Street — right in the heart of Somerset County. We've been fixing Macs, PCs, and laptops at this location since 2011. No shipping, no strangers with your machine, no 800-number runaround. Drop off your MacBook Pro A1708, and we'll call you when it's ready.
We serve customers from Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Warren, Bound Brook, Flemington, Princeton, Edison, and across Mercer and Middlesex counties. Most people are here in under 30 minutes.
There's a difference between a local shop that knows Macs and a national chain that ships your machine to a warehouse.
A few things worth knowing before you bring your machine in — straight from the bench.
The A1708 shares the same display cable design flaw found in the Touch Bar models — though Apple's repair program only covered the 2016 13-inch. If your screen goes dark when you open the lid past a certain angle, that's a classic flexgate symptom. The fix is a longer replacement cable; we stock them. Many owners don't realize this is repairable until it's too late and they've bought a new machine.
Unlike older MacBook Pros with standard 2.5-inch drives, the A1708 uses a proprietary blade SSD format soldered in a way that limits traditional upgrades. Drives that fail often show symptoms like slow startup, repeated crash reports, or macOS refusing to boot. We source compatible replacements and will recover your data from the old drive when possible before swapping. Bring it in — we'll tell you exactly what's feasible.
A MacBook Pro A1708 that starts up and loops back to the Apple logo is frustrating — and it looks like a hardware failure. In our experience, the majority of these are software-level problems: a corrupted macOS installation, a bad update, or a failing-but-not-dead SSD with a fixable partition table. Our $75 diagnostic will separate software issues (cheaper, faster to fix) from hardware failures before we quote you anything.
Unlike newer MacBook Pro models, the A1708 has no T2 security chip. This makes many software-level repairs and data recovery jobs significantly more accessible — we're not blocked by Apple's Activation Lock at the firmware level. If you've been told elsewhere that your Mac is "unrepairable," it's worth a second opinion from an independent shop that works with these machines regularly.
Six things we hear from customers who've tried the chain shops first.
We charge $75 to diagnose — and that fee comes off your repair bill if you proceed. No guessing, no surprise invoices.
Your MacBook Pro never leaves our Somerville shop. We fix it in-house — no mail-in, no warehouse, no strangers.
Fifteen-plus years serving Somerset County. We've seen every Mac failure mode. The A1708 is not a mystery to us.
We don't reformat as a first move. If your data can be saved, we save it. If it can't, we tell you before we touch anything.
Walk in during business hours. Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm. We'll take a look and give you a straight answer.
No call center, no ticket system. You speak directly with the person working on your machine. Old-school, the way it should be.
Questions we get every week — answered straight.
Screen replacement for the A1708 runs $180–$250 at Dave's Computers, depending on the display panel and extent of damage. The $75 diagnostic fee is credited toward your repair if you proceed. Drop off at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ — no appointment needed.
The A1708 uses a proprietary Apple SSD that limits traditional capacity upgrades — it's not the same as swapping a 2.5-inch drive. We can replace a failed SSD with a compatible unit and migrate your data. If you're hoping to expand storage, give us a call and we'll walk through what's feasible for your specific machine.
That's almost certainly the "flexgate" issue — a design flaw where the display cable is slightly too short and wears out over time. The symptom is the screen going dark (or showing a backlight-only strip at the bottom) when the lid is opened past a certain angle. It's a known repair: we replace the display cable with the corrected longer version. Many shops don't carry these parts — we do.
Boot loops, kernel panics, login failures, slow macOS, failed macOS updates, startup disk errors, virus/malware removal, and Time Machine recovery. Our $75 diagnostic covers a full software audit — we'll tell you exactly what's wrong before any work begins. Most software repairs are completed same-day or next business day.
Bring it in. A no-power A1708 can stem from several places — a failed logic board, a dead charging circuit, corrupt firmware, or even a bad SSD preventing boot. The A1708 has no T2 chip, which gives us more access for diagnostics than newer models. Our $75 diagnostic will identify the root cause. If it's not worth fixing, we'll tell you directly — and the diagnostic still applies toward data recovery if you want to go that route.
No. Dave's Computers is a drop-off shop only. Bring your A1708 to 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ — no appointment needed, just walk in. We do not offer in-home visits or on-site service calls.
If you're in Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, or Middlesex County — yes. Dave's Computers is located in downtown Somerville and most of our customers arrive within 15–30 minutes. Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Bound Brook, Flemington, Princeton, Edison — we see customers from all of those areas regularly.
Software repairs and most screen replacements are completed same-day or next business day. SSD replacements typically take 1–2 days depending on parts. We'll give you a realistic turnaround estimate before we start — no vague "could be a few days" answers.
Yes. Data recovery starts at $199 and depends on the failure type. Before we give you a quote, our $75 diagnostic determines whether recovery is feasible and at what confidence level. We won't promise a result we can't deliver.
One location, no appointment required. We're on North Bridge Street in downtown Somerville.
75 N Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturday: 9am–2pm
Sunday: Closed
Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon & Middlesex Counties, NJ
Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed. Drop-off only — no on-site service.
First time at Dave's? Bring this coupon and save $25 on labor.
Mention code "APPLE20" at drop-off to redeem.
Code: APPLE20 · Dave's Computers · 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ 08876 · (908) 428-9558
One location, drop-off only. Dave's Computers has one shop at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ 08876. We do not have locations in the cities listed above and do not offer on-site or in-home service anywhere in NJ. All repairs are performed at our Somerville location. Customers from surrounding towns are welcome to drop off their MacBook Pro during business hours.
Drop it off in Somerville — we'll diagnose it, tell you exactly what's wrong, and fix it right. No shipping. No strangers. No surprises.
📞 (908) 428-9558